2004 Press Releases

NBAA's Joe Ponte Approved as Newest Member of National Aviation Hall of Fame Board of Trustees

Washington, DC, September 29, 2004 – Joe Ponte, vice president of membership, marketing and regional programs for the National Business
Aviation Association (NBAA), has been approved as the newest member of the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) Board of Trustees. The National
Aviation Hall of Fame, headquartered in Dayton, OH, is an organization dedicated to celebrating the air and space advancements made possible by
America's innovators and visionaries.

In part due to Ponte's efforts, NBAA and the National Aviation Hall of Fame signed a memorandum of understanding earlier this year stating the intent
of each organization to form new alliances and collaborate on activities. NAHF Executive Director Mike Jackson noted, "We are looking forward to
working closely with NBAA to expand both organizations' reach and impact. Joe has been an especially good friend to the NAHF over the years, helping
us bring the two organizations together and helping to guide the process of establishing the Combs Award and having it presented during the Opening
General Session of the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention."

Ponte's first board meeting will be the December meeting of the NAHF Board of Trustees. According to NAHF officials, "We are certain Joe will be a
force for positive momentum as the hall of fame faces the challenges and opportunities of national growth and visibility."

NBAA represents the aviation interests of more than 7,700 companies that own or operate general aviation aircraft as an aid to the conduct of
their business, or are involved with business aviation. NBAA Member Companies earn annual revenues approaching $5 trillion  a number that is
about half the gross domestic product  and employ more than 19 million people worldwide. The NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention is the
world's largest display of civil aviation products and services.

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